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Julie Strietelmeier

I created The Gadgeteer in 1997 as a fun way to share my passion for gadgets which began when I was a little kid. Some of my other interests include ukulele, photography, and productivity hacks. Learn more about me and my favorite gear. You can now find me on https://www.youtube.com/@JulieStrietelmeier and https://juliestrietelmeier.com/




The Gadgeteer’s HP Magic Giveaway Contest Winner Chosen!

The wait is finally over. After 7 days and 137 entries, I can announce that the winner of our HP Magic Giveaway Contest is… Lloyd Viente and his painting “To Gadgeteer, With Love“. I picked Lloyd’s entry because he understands HP’s idea behind this contest and also what The Gadgeteer means to me and the

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The Gadgeteer’s HP Magic Giveaway Contest Search For A Winner (First Cut)

Thanks to everyone that entered. There were 137 total entries (counting 1 that was disqualified). I’ve just completed a first pass and have narrowed the 137 entries down to 82. To say that picking a winner is going to be really difficult is a complete understatement. If your entry didn’t make it into the first

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HP Magic Giveaway Contest – Day 11

Three more sites started their HP Magic Giveaway contests today. Visit each site and enter their contests for three more chances to win $6000 worth of computer goodies from HP and Windows Live. Planet X64 AbsolutetVista Barb’s Connected World Our contest here at The Gadgeteer is officially closed for entries! Contest details here. I’m in

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WD TV HD Media Player Review

Over the years, I’ve tried quite a few devices that allow you to watch and listen to your digital media through your television set. Some of these devices have included WiFi, some included hard drives, some required that you stream the content from a computer to the player and some required that you convert the content to a format that the player could handle. For one reason or another, I stopped using all of those devices except for the AppleTV. I really like the AppleTV’s user interface, but have never really liked the fact that I have to convert the files and then ‘send’ them from my desktop computer to the AppleTV in the living room. I’m all about simplicity, and while the AppleTV comes close, it doesn’t quite get there. I think I’ve found a device that does get there tho. It’s the WD TV HD Media Player from Western Digital.

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HP Magic Giveaway Contest – Day 9 & 10

Seven more sites started their HP Magic Giveaway contests this weekend. Visit each site and enter their contests for seven more chances to win $6000 worth of computer goodies from HP and Windows Live. Techie Diva Notebooks.com Geek.com Techmamas Merlot Mom Noticias Tech InfoWester Don’t forget to enter our contest here at The Gadgeteer too!

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Cell Ranger PORT Signal Booster Review

Do you live or work in an area with mediocre signal coverage for your mobile phone carrier? I know how frustrating it can be to have a weak signal, receive a call and have it drop right in the middle of an important conversation. Been there, done that… That’s why I continue to look for inexpensive ways to boost my AT&T signal. My latest potential solution is the Cell Ranger PORT from Mogo Wireless, Inc.

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bbp bags Breathe Sleeve Laptop Sleeve Review

Do you use a laptop sleeve to protect your laptop when you carry it around or place it in a larger bag? Have you ever considered that the sleeve that you’re using could be holding in heat and slowly damaging your battery? bbp bags have considered this fact and are offering a solution with their new Breathe Sleeve.

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Teastick Gems Loose Tea Infuser Review

I’ve been a tea drinker my whole life. No stinky coffee for me thank you very much! ;o) I was raised on cheap Lipton bagged tea. But as an adult, I discovered loose tea and am always trying new varieties of green, black and white teas. To fix a cup of loose tea, you need some type of infuser that will hold the leaves as they brew. Gamila Company’s Teastick Gem is just such an infuser. Let’s give it a try…

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Audio Bone Headphones Review

I enjoy listening to music at my day job, but there are a couple issues with regular earphones that make this activity less than ideal. For one thing, it seems like someone is always calling me on the phone or walking up to my desk, requiring me to pause the music and pull the earbuds out of my ears in order to talk to them. Then there’s the issue of ear comfort… it doesn’t take long for most earbuds to hurt my ears. This is especially true of in-ear style buds. That’s why I was really looking forward to reviewing a set of bone conduction headphones, when I received a pair from Audio Bone. Let’s see if they solve both of my problems…

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